GRACE & ROBERT

Grace & Roberts wedding 16/08/22 Kings Arms Hotel, Christchurch

On Tuesday we headed out to a venue we haven’t photographed for a while so it was really great to be back at The Kings Arms https://www.harbourhotels.co.uk/kings-arms to photograph Grace & Robert’s wedding day.

We popped into the bridal suite to say hello to Grace and her bridesmaids, and our good friend from Amazing Face makeup https://amazing-face.co.uk/. We then headed off to The Snug https://www.facebook.com/10TheSnug/ where Robert and his best man were having a quiet drink to steady the nerves before the big day.

Close-up shots of drinks being poured at wooden bar during reception.

Close-up detail of an ornate Celtic-style silver brooch pin against a blue tartan fabric background.

Formal portrait showing navy suit and tartan sash with decorative silver brooch.

Candid portrait against dark background showing warm expression and navy suit.

Rob looked great in his traditional Scottish get up, notably his kilt.

After a few photos in the pub, we headed back to Grace at The Kings Arms.

Wedding preparation scene with pink striped robe in bright sunlit room.

Hands placing pink and white rose petals in woven basket during wedding preparations.

Close-up of detailed lace wedding dress being fastened near window.

Wedding preparation scene with bridesmaids in navy dresses helping the bride get ready.

We photographed the guests arriving, and then headed across the road to the pavilion where the ceremony was to take place.

Black and white candid shots of wedding makeup application in dramatic lighting.

Group photo of wedding party members sharing joyful moment together.

Exterior view of The Kings Arms Hotel with classic brick facade and columned entrance.

Historic Kings Arms Hotel entrance with classic architecture and columns.

As Rob waited for his bride, we took shots of the guests walking across the lawn, and then waited for Grace to leave the hotel.

Wedding party walking through a sunny garden path in colorful attire.

Wedding reception venue with warm lighting and guests relaxing on lounge seating.

Grace left in the traditional Kings Arms style, being led across the road by the kind staff holding the lollypop traffic stop sign (we love this). She then made her way over to the Pavilion.

Wedding party walking along a historic stone street in formal attire.

Wedding celebration with fairy lights and guests dancing in an indoor venue.

As the bridesmaids raced down the aisle, Grace followed on and the happy couple met for the first time that day.

Following a short but intimate ceremony, we headed outside to shoot the confetti line, then the group shots and family shots.

Wedding reception hall decorated with string lights and filled with celebrating guests.

Wedding party posing on a white bridge with guests in the background.

Joyful wedding guests waving and celebrating from a white gazebo.

Wedding party having fun and posing on a decorative white gazebo.

Wedding party celebrating under a floral arch with bright yellow and pink flowers.

Black and white wedding photos showing a couple walking on a rainy street with a flowing white dress.

After much kilt flipping and whiskey drinking, we headed into the Kings Arms to shoot the wedding speeches.

This was followed by the cake cutting, then more shots outside on the lawn with the happy couple.

Colorful floral decorations and bunting adorn a bright wedding reception venue.

Wedding reception table decorated with vibrant yellow and pink flowers near large windows.

Close-up shots of hands cutting and serving wedding cake at reception.

Colorful wedding flowers arranged on a stone wall outdoors.

Wedding couple poses against weathered stone castle walls and archways.

Panoramic view of castle ruins on hilltop against blue sky with clouds.

Wedding photos taken under natural green archway of trees and vines.

Artistic silhouette shots through wildflowers against bright background.

As the light dropped we used the castle ruins as a backdrop, together with a lot of veil swishing

Romantic couple framed within stone castle window against cloudy sky.

A flowing white wedding dress billows dramatically against a stone wall backdrop in an outdoor setting.

We then headed towards the grounds of The Priory and took a few posed shots of the newlyweds, then up to the castle where Grace presented Rob with his own man garter. On the way back to the Kings, we stopped briefly on the main road for a street view photo. We were shortly back outside to photograph the bridal party on the old bowling green before the first dance.

Wedding photography sequence showing details of shoes and dress against a garden backdrop.

A couple walks together on a quaint cobblestone street with historic buildings in the background.

Friends share joyful moments while posing together under a rustic stone archway.

A group poses together wearing elegant navy and purple bridesmaid dresses under a stone archway.

We shot the first dance, kilt waving and all the happy wedding guests, then headed out for the final time to capture a few evening shots at the castle.